News 2005-09-25 - Tryout Information Meeting Notes

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Tryout Information Meeting Notes from September 25, 2005

Fast Facts
Storm Responsibilities
Player Responsibilities
Player Costs
Player Costs Over Time
Player Ticket Revenue Share Program

Please contact us with any and all questions! We are looking forward to seeing you at tryouts.

Fast Facts

Our League – The Independent Women's Football League (IWFL) - www.iwflsports.com

Our Team – The Kansas City Storm – www.kcstorm.com. Created by players for players in the summer of 2004. Completed our inaugural season in 2005 with a second place finish in the division.

Our Organization – The Storm relies exclusively on volunteers to operate. Many people are needed make a successful season. Players, friends and family members are encouraged to participate.

Our Season -

October – Tryouts
November – Two weeks of Mini Camp, 2006 schedule announced
December – Off for the holidays. Individual and small group work outs, use the time to work out and get in shape for January.
January – Team work outs begin. Full equipment needed by January 20th.
January – March – Team practices, three days a week.
April – June – Regular season games (Saturdays - 10 games, 5 home, 5 away), switch to two day a week practices.
July-August - Playoffs/Championship Game

Player Eligibility – Women over the age of 18 with medical insurance coverage. In addition, players must sign an injury waiver form and must not be pregnant. No contracts are required. No experience necessary. All body shapes and sizes are needed to make a football team.

Storm Responsibilities

The Storm commits to:

provide safe locations and facilities for practice and play;
provide trainers and coaches;
provide transportation and lodging for regular season out of town games;
operate the team without reliance on fines, fundraisers, or mandatory ticket/merchandise sales by the players;
provide a positive experience where players are respected, their time valued, and family and occupation commitments recognized;
provide a chain of command for communication of issues and concerns without fear of recourse;
provide an environment embracing diversity and intolerant of harassment

Player Responsibilities

Players are responsible to:

attend practices and meetings;
notify coaches if you need to miss a practice or meeting;
be ready to practice and meetings on time;
be a supportive team member;
respect coaches and teammates;
be safe, be positive and have fun;
promote the team through personal appearances; (Approximately once a month. Alternate team supporting activities will be available if personal appearances are difficult for the player.)
secure your own “personal use” equipment and clothing;
pay league and team fees on time.

Player Costs

Much like other sports, players are responsible for securing their own equipment and clothing. Approximate price ranges for new items are given. Asterisks (*) indicate items that must be purchased through the team. NOTE: Items purchased through the team are to ensure uniformity and are sold at cost.

Equipment:
- Helmet - $120-$180 (approximately $20 to paint if not Riddell Denver Metallic, used helmets must be re-certified)
- Face Mask (Red)
- Shoulder pads - $60-$200
- 7 Piece Pad Set - $25-$30
Practice Attire:
- A practice T-shirt - $6 (*)
- A practice jersey - $12 (*)
- Practice pants - $20
Game Uniform:
- Two jerseys/one pant, belt, helmet decals, league patch - $150 (*)
- Red Socks - $6
All items above can be bought used. Storm volunteers are currently identifying available used items and the results will be posted on the website.
League Fee - $20, must be paid by the end of March, before games start.
Player Fee - $150 (includes 25, adult tickets worth $200. May be waived, see Ticket Revenue Share program below)
Don't let the approximate prices above scare you off from playing. Many things can be bought used for way less, you can make some extra money by participating in the Ticket Revenue Share Program (see below for more information), and scholarships may be available.

Player Costs Spread Over Time

November $6
Property of KC Storm Practice T-shirt
January $237-$442 (if all new)
   Equipment
   Practice Jersey
   Practice Pants
February $150
Game Uniform (Rookies) May be paid earlier, you designate and secure your number when you pay for your uniform.
Player Fee (Returning Players) You retain your number when you pay your fee (if needed)
March $170 ($20 for Returning Players)
League Fee
Player Fee (Rookies, if needed)
April $6
Red Socks

Player Ticket Revenue Share Program

Players have two options concerning the Player Fee:

Option 1: Pay $150 player's fee by February 1st, in return you will receive 25 single game tickets to give away or sell for up to $8 each.

Note: If sold for $8 each, you get paid back for your player's fee and make $50! If sold for $6 each, you get paid back for your player's fee and give your fans a discount on the ticket price.

Option 2: Sell 4 season tickets or 20 single game tickets (or any combination between, totaling $160) thru the website by February 1st, and there is no player's fee. Your buyers MUST put your name in the "Message to Seller (Optional)" box for you to get credit. As a bonus, people buying season tickets thru the website will receive a free t-shirt. This option eliminates any out of pocket expense by the player.

There are additional rewards for selling tickets, such as winning prizes, gift certificates or opportunities to make more money to pay for your pads and uniforms. The revenue share program works like this:

When you have already bought or sold your tickets from Option 1 & 2:

Tickets 26 thru 50 will cost you $6 each (to be sold for up to $8)
Tickets 51 thru 75 will cost you $5 each (to be sold for up to $8)
Tickets 76+ will cost you $4 each (to be sold for up to $8)

Players selling 100 tickets or more will be in the Gold Circle and be eligible for special prizes and privileges.